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NL05 NXY

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

186,120 mi
Last recorded186,120 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 NXY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 186,120 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 183,830 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both of them (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both of them (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 181,495 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 181,493 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 178,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

dcm to clean to reading pass

Pass 9 Jun 2015 178,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

dcm to clean to reading pass

Pass 26 Jun 2014 174,116 miles

4 child seat fitted at time of test

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jun 2013 169,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 169,336 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 162,714 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under car is wet to check

Pass 23 Jun 2011 157,422 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 157,422 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 152,163 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 152,163 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2009 145,720 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 138,868 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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NL05 NXY is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2005 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 97,860 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NL05 NXY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NL05 NXY registered?

NL05 NXY is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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